Mapusa : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the poll-bound state of Goa has decided “not to let the wave of good governance diminish” and he appealed to voters to vote for his party in February 14 assembly elections.
“Goa has decided not to let the wave of good governance diminish every voter will vote for BJP in February 14 Assembly poll,” PM Modi said while addressing a poll rally for his party at Mapusa .
The PM also recalled how he once coined the term ‘Congress-Mukt Bharat’ while in Goa which has now become the resolution of every true son of the soil to throw out the corrupt parties.“From this land of Goa, phrases like ‘Congress-Mukt Bharat’ unexpectedly came out of my mouth. Today, these phrases have become the resolution of many citizens of the country PM Modi said
PM also recalled his 2013 campaign in his journey to contest as the PM.
“My journey to the post PM as well started here in Goa in June 2013. I had raised the slogan of Congress mukt Bharat there in one such public rally. Today, these phrases have become the resolution of many citizens of the country. For us, Goa means governance, opportunities, and aspirations,” he said.
Modi claimed that the work done by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government was needed ages back. “…BJP started a new development initiative for Goa’s infrastructure development. More than 100 inter-city electric buses project have been approved. Goa Tourism is moving ahead and India’s economy too is moving.”
The PM attacked the previous governments saying, “Earlier governments just didn’t think about infrastructure development and ruled for 5-6 decades. Even in the centre, many governments came to power, but did any govt realise the importance of Goa other than the BJP. Those governments only remembered Goa for roaming and having fun.”
PM further said that Today, the tourist inflow has increased owing to initiatives by BJP. 365 days a year there is tourist inflow. During congress rules, only 25 lakh tourists used to come, but today more than 80 lakh come through the year.”
he claimed that the MSME sector has been given Rs 5 lakh crore. Rs 50k cores for hospitality sector was allotted in this year’s budget.
He said that he missed former Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. “Whenever I come to Goa, I miss Manohar Parrikar. I also remember the former deputy chief minister Francis D’Souza,” he said. He also emphasised on Swachh Bharat outreach and electricity for all homes.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also offered prayers at Dev Bodgeshwar Temple in Mapusa . before addressing a mega public meeting at Bodgeshwar Maidan.All arrangements were made for the dignitaries on the dais and off the dais,